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The Calabria region, right down in the toe of Italy’s boot, is where Italian cuisine gets intense. Along with the usual wide range of classic dishes, locals relish spicy foods such as pig blood sausages known as sanguinaccio, and pasta laced with ‘nduja chile pepper salami. It’s a place steeped in ancient traditions, both cultural and culinary. In...

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Did you know that four Italian cities – Rome, Reggio Calabria, Syracuse, and Pozzuoli – are mentioned in the Bible, or that the first non-Jew that the Apostles converted to Christianity was an Italian? It is safe to say that Christianity itself might well have remained a minor Middle Eastern sect had it not been for the Italian domination of the Me...

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An Italian town known for its "fiery cuisine" and troubled past has long been known as the country's most beautiful. Tropea is a seaside resort town in Italy's Province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, close to the toe of the boot-shaped country. The community and larger province are several hundred miles from the country's tourist centres, with Naples...

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Easter breads are highly anticipated in Italy. Easter follows the Lenten fast which used to prohibit the eating of not only meat, but dairy as well. As a result, Easter menus were plentiful in eggs and butter, and easter breads have a coveted brioche-like quality to them. Regional differences and personal preferences dictate the symbolism of each t...

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Equestrian enthusiasts will love a vacation on horseback in Italy: seeing the Bel Paese from the saddle is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. From north to south and on its islands, Italy boasts innumerable areas for excursions on horesback, ideal for discovering beautiful and unique places. Nature lovers can explore natural parks, immers...

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The head-sized citrus and super fruit cedro. The sweet, fragrant onions from Tropea. The spicy, smoky, spreadable ‘nduja. The piquant pepperoncini. Calabria’s cuisine is born on the backs of its stellar ingredients–cooked into rich stews, baked into simple breads, and melted into pasta sauces. Calabrian food is no-frills stuff.  Tomatoes and eggpla...

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Welcome to our Tropea, Italy travel guide! It's your ticket to an epic trip. We cover it all: history, transport, maps. You'll move like a native. See the big sights, find secret spots, build a killer visit. We list top shops, tours, beaches. Plus, where to party and chill. Eat right in Tropea. We know where. Wander lively streets, pick your perfe...

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Recently, while browsing the net, I stumbled upon an article by Nick Kampouris in Greek Reporter that tickled my interest about the close ties between Greek and Italian cultures. Mind, that we and the Greeks are culturally close is something we all learn when we are in Elementary school and get acquainted for the first time with the history of Anti...

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Have you ever heard of the 'Little Venice' of the South? Well, whether it's the first time you've heard this nickname or not, today our journey to the most shining gems of Italy takes us to Calabria discovering Chianalea, a beautiful seaside village with an ancient history and irresistible Mediterranean charm - it is no coincidence that CNN has inc...

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Italians are adamant about recognizing and protecting their heritage. There are consortiums that protect regional products like Parmigiano Reggiano, organizations that preserve the country’s artistic and architectural treasures, and even official designations for the country’s most beautiful villages. I Borghi più belli d’Italia is an association f...

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